So not sure if others have been given this advice, but my NUT said buying children's sippy cups was a good way to train myself to take small sips, and help stop me from gulping.

Maybe it's just me, but I'd be totally embarrassed walking around with a sippy cup that has handles on both sides, and Dora The Explorer pictures all over it. LOL. But wanted to share that I FINALLY found an "adult" looking sippy cup!!! So if anyone's been looking for the same thing, here's one I found online at Target:

http://www.target.co...lot=medium_1_48

Ahh, the simple joys in life.

This is the one I got: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006GPPV0C

Sports Authority also has them by nagalene in the camping section.

They are in pink, blue, and green and look "camping trip outdoors style"!

Thanks you guys!

I use a camelbak. I've used it since a month after surgery and my dr is ok with it. I know how many sips I can take before over doing it. I carry it everywhere.

But, isn't that like a straw? I thought no sucking was allowed?

That's what I thought

It has a straw but once its primed it stays at the top. I had a problem drinking before without the straw and after the first drink per bottle I don't get the air.